69 m. ago Popular fireworks display at Strathclyde Park postponed for next two years

Major construction work to transform the watersports centre and its immediate surroundings means that the public fireworks display hosted jointly by North and South Lanarkshire Councils in Strathclyde Country Park will not be held this year or 2026.

Events

5 h. ago Road shut off as sinkhole suddenly opens up near primary school and tram stop

Whittaker Lane is Prestwich has been shut off

Politics

6 h. ago Councillors call for residents' involvement in new South Lanarkshire fund

The local action fund allocates £50,000 to each ward, with projects to be decided by executive committee members

Politics

9 h. ago Almost half of South Lanarkshire primary schools have solar panels

The council has been installing the photovoltaic panels to help towards a sustainable future.

Politics

21 h. ago Schoolgirl's harrowing final moments before being 'submerged' in mudslide

Mount Pleasant Primary School headteacher Joanne Blackham has told how she tried to save 10-year-old Leah Harrison after she was swept away in a mudslide which was like a "lava flow"

Culture

27 h. ago Furious Scots slam giant countryside solar farm plans for South Lanarkshire

The controversial proposal could see 114,296 solar panels installed in arrays covering greenfield land the size of 164 football pitches in East Kilbride and Hamilton.

Politics

30 h. ago South Lanarkshire scooter club to celebrate first anniversary with 50

Incognito Scooter Club will ride out in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support this Saturday, April 26.

Politics

50 h. ago Reform UK names Tory defector Ross Lambie as candidate for Hamilton by

Nigel Farage's right-wing populist party hopes it can leapfrog the Scottish Conservatives when voters in South Lanarkshire go to the polls in June.

Politics

50 h. ago No 10 confident Chinese slave labour ban will not impact clean power 2030 plans

The change will ensure solar panels, wind turbines, and batteries must not contain materials suspected of being produced through slave labour.

Politics

51 h. ago Boy, nine, sets out on epic triathlon challenge to raise £30,000 for charity in memory of beloved cousin who died of cancer

After lessons in mindfulness at his primary school helped him cope with losing his cousin, Harvey became determined to help the organisation that made them possible.

Economics

53 h. ago Humiliation for Ed Miliband as he is forced into legal guarantee that solar panels made by slaves WON'T be used in Labour's Net Zero drive

The Energy Secretary will reportedly introduce an amendment to legislation forcing GB Energy to ensure 'slavery and human trafficking' is not part of its supply chain.

Politics

54 h. ago Renewables slave labour warning as Ed Miliband seeks ban on Chinese materials

He wants to ensure solar panels, wind turbines, and batteries must not contain materials suspected of being produced through slave labour.

Events

56 h. ago London school closures: Four Hackney primaries to shut due to 'ongoing significant fall' in pupils

Hackney Council has agreed to permanently close four primary schools despite a fierce campaign from parents and teachers

Politics

57 h. ago South Lanarkshire residents honoured for stellar community work

More than 30 individuals and groups were recognised at this year's Provost's awards

Politics

63 h. ago Solar panels thought to have been made by slave labour in China to be BANNED following major U

In a major U-turn, energy minister Ed Miliband is set to introduce amended legislation that will require GB Energy to ensure that 'slavery and human trafficking is not taking place' in its supply chain.

Events

3 d. ago More parents disappointed over Primary school placements in Hammersmith than anywhere else in the capital

More parents disappointed over Primary school placements in Hammersmith than anywhere else in the capital  South London Press & Mercury

Politics

3 d. ago The two Swansea primary schools that had more applications than places

Figures from Swansea Council show just two primary schools had more first choice applications than places on offer

Politics

3 d. ago Massive solar farm the size of 164 football pitches planned in Larnarkshire as community mounts fight

The controversial proposal could see 114,296 solar panels between East Kilbride and Hamilton installed, covering the equivalent of 164 football pitches.

Sport

3 d. ago Fury as massive solar farm the size of 164 football pitches planned for Lanarkshire

The controversial proposal could see 114,296 solar panels between East Kilbride and Hamilton installed, covering the equivalent of 164 football pitches.

Politics

3 d. ago Open day event being held as new community garden in Bargeddie is unveiled

The project was a collaboration between the primary schools and community centre

Events